Royal Air Force Museum
About Royal Air Force Museum
If you’re searching for something different why not take off to the Royal Air Force Museum in Colindale and navigate your way through the history of aviation from the earliest balloon flight to the latest Eurofighter? This world-class collection of over 100 aircraft, aviation and wartime memorabilia offers a fun day out for all the family. Don’t forget to visit our 3D cinema in Milestones of Flight or our awe inspiring sound and light show that takes you back in time to the Battle of Britain. The museum is open 10 am – 6pm Monday to Sunday with parking and entrance Free.
Facilities
| Opening Times | Open 10.00am – 18.00pm Monday to Sunday. Last admission 17:30. Parking and entrance free. Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan. |
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| Parking & transport |
On site parking Parking (free) |
| Catering |
On-site café/restaurant Picnic site |
| Provider facilities |
Conference facilities Event venue Toilets |
| Tours and demonstrations |
Demonstrations given Educational visits accepted Guided tours available for groups |
| Booking and payment details |
American Express accepted Delta accepted Diners Club accepted Groups accepted MasterCard accepted Special group rates Sterling travellers' cheques accepted Maestro accepted Visa accepted |
| Accessibility |
All areas accessible to disabled visitors Guide dogs permitted Facilities for hearing impaired visitors Parking for disabled visitors Ramp/level access Toilets for disabled visitors Facilities for visually impaired visitors |
Royal Air Force Museum Address
| Address: |
Grahame Park Way, London
London
NW9 5LL
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 8205 2266 |
| Fax: | +44 (0)20 8200 1751 |
| Email: | london@rafmuseum.org |
| Website: | http://www.rafmuseum.org |
Location Information for Royal Air Force Museum
| Address: |
Grahame Park Way, London
London
NW9 5LL
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 8205 2266 |
| Fax: | +44 (0)20 8200 1751 |
| Email: | london@rafmuseum.org |
| Website: | http://www.rafmuseum.org |
| Public transport: | At the exit of Colindale Tube Station, turn left and cross over the Zebra Crossing onto the far side of the road. Walk up the road, towards the roundabout at the top of it, passing Booth Road and Eagle Drive, and cross over the roundabout onto Grahame Park Way. Continue up the road past the Beaufort Park housing development and past Colindale Police Station. The Royal Air Force Museum is directly behind it. Total walking time 7 minutes. Alternatively, take the 303 bus from Colindale Tube Station, bus stop is directly in front of the station, and will drop you directly opposite the Museum. |
| By Road: | Only 30 minutes from Central London. Follow the brown and white tourist signs from M25, M1 (Junction 4 Southbound), A41, A5 and North Circular (A406) roads. The Museum has a large free car and coach park. |
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Events at Royal Air Force Museum
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Aircraft Collections
ExhibitionRecurring event
The Royal Air Force Museum London houses one of the largest aviation collections in the United Kingdom. There are over 90 historic aircraft covering the whole span of the first 100 years of aviation development.
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Air Traffic Control
ExhibitionRecurring event
Aviation is a fast-growing global industry and European airspace is amongst the World's busiest, with over 25,000 aircraft movements daily. Most Flights operating between Europe, the Middle East and North America fly through UK airspace. These Flights are in addition to the huge number of European aircraft movements climbing or descending through UK airspace, as well as UK domestic, military and light aircraft flights.
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Archive Awareness
Exhibition1 Oct 2009 to 31 Dec 2009
This is a series of activities highlighting the RAF Museums archive collection.
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Archive Awarness
Special event1 Oct 2009 to 31 Dec 2009
Series of activities highlighting the RAF Museums archive collection.
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